Crock Pot Beef Stew
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
340 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Beef Stew
Description
This Crock Pot Beef Stew recipe uses beef stew meat coated in a seasoned flour mixture before searing to develop color and flavor. Sautéed garlic and onions add aromatic depth, and deglazing the pan with beef broth captures browned bits for extra richness. The slow cooker then melds the ingredients together over several hours on high or low heat. The seasoning is intentionally mild, balancing salt, paprika, and pepper, allowing flexibility.
Vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and peas are introduced after the meat is cooked to prevent over-softening, appealing to those who prefer firmer vegetables in their stew. Adding extra broth can adjust the stew's thickness or make it more brothy, depending on preference.
Serving this stew offers a comforting and filling meal, with tender beef and well-seasoned broth. The gradual cooking in the Crock Pot simplifies preparation, while still yielding a deeply flavored dish suited to cool days or family dinners.
The recipe notes suggest adding vegetables with the meat if preferred, but separating cooking times preserves their texture. Adjust seasonings to taste if a stronger flavor profile is desired, matching your family's preferences.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat cut into approximately 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 onion diced
- 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth separated
- 4 potatoes diced into approximately 1-inch pieces, medium size
- 4 carrot sliced, large
- 3/4 cup peas thawed, frozen
- 2-3 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare a Crock Pot or slow cooker by spraying with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Combine flour, salt, paprika and pepper and place into a large freezer style Ziploc bag.
- Place half the meat into the back and shake to coat beef.
- Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan. Add garlic and diced onions to pan and saute. Add the flour coated beef to the pan and sear on all sides. Once browned, remove meat, onions and garlic from pan and place in crock pot.
- Place remaining meat into bag with flour and seasonings, and shake to coat. Repeat process of searing, then transfer to slow cooker.
- Once all meat has been removed from pan, pour approximately 1/2 of the beef broth into the hot pan to deglaze. Use a spatula to scrape the brown bits off of the bottom. Pour beef broth, with browned bits, into the Crock Pot.
- Pour remaining beef broth into Crock Pot, along with Worcestershire sauce. Seal slow cooker and cook on high for two hours or on low for four hours.
- After cooking for two or four hours, remove lid and add potatoes and carrots. Gently stir to combine. Place lid back on Crock Pot and continue to cook for 1 and 1/2 hours on high or three hours on low.
- Create a slurry. Carefully scoop a small amount of the liquid out of the slow cooker (approximately 1/4 cup is fine) and transfer to a small heat resistant bowl or glass. Add 2-3 teaspoons of cornstarch to the liquid and whisk immediately to blend. Once blended and no lumps remain, pour mixture back into slow cooker and gently stir to combine.
- Peas can be added at this point if desired, or added 10 minutes before cooking is complete.
- Cook for an additional 30 minutes, then serve.
Notes
- Vegetables and potatoes can be added with the meat if you prefer them well-cooked; otherwise, add them later to avoid mushiness.
- For a thinner stew with more broth, add an extra cup or two of beef broth.
- The seasoning in this recipe is mild; feel free to increase spices to suit your taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 1023mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 5320IU | 106% |
| Vitamin C | 14.6mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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